Companies in Epping

United Kingdom|51% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,740
Active

1,740 active companies are registered in Epping with Companies House. Out of 1,925 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (55%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 116 companies. Epping is home to 27 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 27 government contracts worth £39.3M in total. The average company age is 9.2 years. The earliest company registration in Epping dates back to 1904.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,740
Active Companies
1,925
Total Registered
1904
Oldest Company
51%
Growth (2020s)

Epping is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
10%
34%
50%
Pre-1990: 70
1990s: 58
2000s: 187
2010s: 654
2020s: 956

Data Signals

Governance
5,3375 src
Financial
3,3099 src
Compliance
9909 src
Risk
7337 src
Trade
1472 src
quality
563 src
growth
302 src
operational
261 src
ESG
194 src
innovation
72 src
regulatory
51 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Epping is 9.2 years old. There are 27 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.

9.2 yrs
Avg company age
27
FCA regulated
13
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 18 (69%)Medium: 1 (4%)Large: 7 (27%)

Government Investment

Companies in Epping have been awarded 27 government contracts with a combined value of £39.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Epping?

There are 1,740 active companies registered in Epping, out of 1,925 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Epping?

The top industries in Epping include Buying and selling of own real estate (116 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (105 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (67 companies).

How fast is Epping growing as a business hub?

51% of currently active companies in Epping were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Epping?

Our database contains 10,661 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Epping. The largest category is Governance with 5,337 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Epping?

The oldest company registration in Epping dates back to 1904, spanning over 122 years of business history.

Data is updated daily from official UK government sources including Companies House. Information is provided for reference only.